Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2002Q57DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

   a51b48 Ac43 Ad41
2. Prelims 2002Q58Fundamental Rights

   Which one of the following rights was described by Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

   aRight to freedom of religionbRight to propertycRight to equalitydRight to Constitutional remedies
3. Prelims 2002Q67Constitutional Bodies

   Consider the following statements with reference to India:

   1.The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.

   2.The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.

   3.The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

   4.The term of office of an Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes office or till he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

   Which of these statements are correct?

   a1 and 2b2 and 3c1 and 4d2 and 4
4. Prelims 2002Q73ParliamentAnswer disputed

   The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the

   aPresident of IndiabMinistry of RailwayscMinistry of Parliamentary AffairsdMinistry of Transport
5. Prelims 2002Q80Constitutional Bodies

   Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

   aFinance CommissionbInter-State CouncilcUnion Ministry of FinancedPublic Accounts Committee
6. Prelims 2002Q88Union Executive

   With reference to Indian Polity, which one of the following statements is correct?

   aPlanning Commission is accountable to ParliamentbPresident can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in sessioncThe minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 yearsdNational Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States
7. Prelims 2002Q103Fundamental Rights

   In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

   aArticle 16 to Article 20bArticle 15 to Article 19cArticle 14 to Article 18dArticle 13 to Article 17
8. Prelims 2002Q106Union Executive

   Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

   a39thb40thc42ndd44th
9. Prelims 2002Q114Parliament

   The term of the Lok Sabha

   acannot be extended under any circumstancesbcan be extended by six months at a timeccan be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergencydcan be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
10. Prelims 2002Q131Elections & Political Parties

    In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is

    aRs 5,000 and Rs 2,500bRs 10,000 and Rs 2,500cRs 10,000 and Rs 5,000dRs 15,000 and Rs 7,500
11. Prelims 2002Q140Amendment & Basic Structure

    The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

    acontinuation of reservation for backward classes in government employmentbfree and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 yearscreservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitmentsdallocation of a greater number of parliamentary seats for recently created States
12. Prelims 2001Q1Parliament

    In what way does the Indian Parliament exercise control over the administration?

    aThrough Consultative Committees of various ministriesbThrough Parliamentary CommitteescBy making the administrators send periodic reportsdBy compelling the executive to issue writs
13. Prelims 2001Q13Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Consider the following statements about the minorities in India:

    I.The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities.

    II.The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993.

    III.The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians.

    IV.The Constitution of India recognises and protects religious and linguistic minorities.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    aI and IIIbI and IVcII, III and IVdI, II and IV
14. Prelims 2001Q16Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    In which one of the following areas does the State Government NOT have control over its local bodies?

    aCitizen’s grievancesbFinancial matterscLegislationdPersonnel matters
15. Prelims 2001Q18JudiciaryAnswer disputed

    Consider the following statements regarding the High Courts in India:

    I.There are eighteen High Courts in the country.

    II.Three of them have jurisdiction over more than one State.

    III.No Union Territory has a High Court of its own.

    IV.Judges of the High Court hold office till the age of 62.

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    aI, II and IVbII and IIIcI and IVdIV only
16. Prelims 2001Q23Amendment & Basic Structure

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Amendments to the Constitution)

    A.The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 1991

    B.The Constitution (Seventy-fifth Amendment) Act, 1994

    C.The Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000

    D.The Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000

    List II (Contents)

    1.Establishment of State-level Rent Tribunals

    2.No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh

    3.Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local levels

    4.Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission

    5.According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi

    aA-5, B-1, C-4, D-2bA-1, B-5, C-3, D-4cA-5, B-1, C-3, D-4dA-1, B-5, C-4, D-2
17. Prelims 2001Q39Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

    If a new State of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution must be amended?

    aFirstbSecondcThirddFifth
18. Prelims 2001Q45Elections & Political PartiesAnswer disputed

    Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India:

    I.The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties.

    II.Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission.

    III.A national level political party is one which is recognised in four or more States.

    IV.During the 1999 general elections, there were six National and 48 State level parties recognised by the Election Commission.

    Which of these statements are correct?

    aI, II and IVbI and IIIcII and IVdI, II, III and IV
19. Prelims 2001Q51Union Executive

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Article of the Constitution)

    A.Article 54

    B.Article 75

    C.Article 155

    D.Article 164

    List II (Content)

    1.Election of the President of India

    2.Appointment of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers

    3.Appointment of the Governor of a State

    4.Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State

    5.Composition of Legislative Assemblies

    aA-1, B-2, C-3, D-4bA-1, B-2, C-4, D-5cA-2, B-1, C-3, D-5dA-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
20. Prelims 2001Q60Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education?

    aArticle 349bArticle 350cArticle 350-AdArticle 351